It's one of the common names of a fish. It is also known as mojarra, silver mojarra or silver hook mojarra. Its scientific name is Oreochromis niloticus . It is the second most pond-grown species in the world. It is native to the Nile River and has spread all over the world. It's very prolific and invasive. It belongs to the Cichlidae family.
tilapia of the Nile-refers to the expression : cartilaginous fish, habitat in the depths of the Ocean, a close relative of sharks,